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	left, American Coots (Fulica americana) make waves. Below, Redwing Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is common in the area . Right, a Sandpiper eyes his reflection.
You can click on  most of these thumbnails for a larger image. Right, a Great Egret (Casmerodius albus); the "Great" is the egret with the yellow bill, while the "Snowy" has a black bill; far right, A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) blends in with the marsh plants

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Below left, Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta); middle, Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax); right, the Night Heron show us his thin white ponytail.
left, a Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) was concealed in a small, twiggy tree. I think I woke him. Sorry, Bubo!

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